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10 Songs That Have Stood The Test Of Time
Some songs are instantly forgettable, and others have incredible staying power. Songs that stay popular for years on end, don’t always have to have deep and meaningful lyrics. Sometimes the most listened-to songs are the ones with a catchy beat, or a matching dance fad or just songs sung by awesome bands. On this list are just a few of the hundreds of songs that have truly stood the test of time, and can be found on personal playlists everywhere. Try not to tap your feet as you listen to these tunes. I dare you.
Carole King Fast Facts
Personal
Birth place: New York, New York
Birth name: Carol Joan Klein
Father: Sydney Klein, New York City fire lieutenant
Mother: Eugenia (Cammer) Klein, speech therapist
Marriages: Rick Sorenson (1982-divorced); Rick Evers (1977-1978, his death); Charles Larkey (1970-divorced); Gerry Goffin (1959-divorced)
Children: with Charles Larkey: Levi and Molly; with Gerry Goffin: Sherry and Louise
Education: Attended Queens College
Other Facts
Working with partner Gerry Goffin during the early 1960s, King composed melodies on piano, and Goffin wrote lyrics. They were based in the famed Brill Building in New York, an office complex where some of the catchiest tunes of the era were written for vocal groups.